PanPastel Colors are professional artists ’ quality soft pastel colors in a unique pan format ( cake-like ). The special qualities of PanPastel Colors mean that artists can blend and apply pastel ( dry ) color like paint for the first time .
They are made using a unique manufacturing process resulting in rich , ultra soft and super-blendable colors .
Each color is loaded with the finest quality artists ’ pigments for the most concentrated colors possible . The colors have excellent lightfastness and are fully erasable .
PanPastel colors are an excellent way to introduce color using a dry medium for drawing and painting techniques .
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Unique Pan Format The pan format changes everything - enabling pastel colors to be applied like paint .
Instant Color
No preparation or drying time required - no solvents or water needed .
Functional Packaging
Plastic base keeps colors separate & clean . Thread together for compact storage . Base labelled for easy color ID .
ONLINE WORKSHOP VIDEOS
( MIXED MEDIA KITS ) Erasable Use any eraser to easily change / correct . Very forgiving .
SCAN FOR ALL DEMO . VIDEOS
4-5 Times * More Coverage Than Sticks !
Mixable
Mix colors like paint . A great way to introduce color using a dry medium .
Mixed Media Friendly
Use with other artist ’ s media & most surfaces .
Low Dust
Cleaner to use . Less waste .
Conforms to
Highly Pigmented
ASTM D-4236
92 Rich concentrated colors , last longer . Professional quality & lightfast . * Each pure color has a corresponding tint , shade & extra dark ( as shown ).
Drawing
PanPastel is popular for drawing & sketching techniques .
DAVID KASSAN : “ I ’ ve been using PanPastel now for the past 6 years , I started using them for the basic block-ins for my charcoal drawings , because they offer the artist a painterly expressive approach to handing an otherwise linear approach . PanPastel has really changed the way I make paintings and drawings , it has given my realist work an expressive foundation on which to build on .” For DVD , Videos & Workshops visit : DavidKassan . com
David Kassan “ Aubrey ” PanPastel Black & Sofft Knife No . 4 with General Pencil White Charcoal Pencil
Hand-Coloring
DIGITAL PanPastel works well on digital ( nonglossy ) papers , so it is the perfect medium to handcolor digital prints and photographs . The ability to apply semi-transparent layers of color allows the image to show through .
1 . Convert any image * to black & white using Photoshop or similar photo editing software . * Suggestions : self-portrait , still life etc .
2 . Print image on good quality ink-jet or laser paper . 3 . Using a Sofft Tool e . g . Applicator ( 63070 ), apply PanPastel color lightly to image , building up transparent layers .
Classroom Tips :
4Demonstrate how to lift color - by swiping pan surface with sponge 1-2 times . Show students that they should not dig or use pressure when lifting color as that creates unecessary dust .
4Mix colors like paint either on working surface or pan surface Note : traditional color mixing rules apply , e . g . don ’ t overblend to avoid “ mud ”.
4Clean Sofft Tools between colors by wiping gently on a dry paper ( kitchen ) towel .
4Clean pan surfaces by gently wiping away any color contamination with a clean Sofft sponge or paper towel .
4Color layers can be isolated with workable ( spray ) fixative .
4Experiment with different surfaces - on smoother surfaces the color lays down in more transparent layers . On textured surfaces the color is more intense as the tooth “ grabs ” more color .
TIP Apply thin transparent layers . Before applying remove any excess color from the applicator on a dry paper towel .
PanPastel Hand-Colored Ink-Jet Photographic Print PhotoArtistryWorkshop . com Dianne Poinski “ Illuminated “
Questions ? Email us : info @ panpastel . comm
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Palette Tray for 20 Colors ( Empty Ref . 35020 )
PALETTE TRAYS
Each palette tray includes a cover for quick and easy classroom set-up and storage .
Place colors in palette trays for each table . Students can share the colors using individual Sofft Tools to apply the colors .
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